Etna Rosso DOC is a red wine from the Etna wine region in Sicily.
The main grape is Nerello Mascalese.
Lately, Etna Rosso has ben known as "Burgundy of the Mediterranean".
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Wild Strawberry flavors are typical for Etna Rosso, with hints of Cinnamon.
Etna Rosso is light in color and tannins but big on flavor and acid.
BODY | Light | ||
TANNINS | Low | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
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Etna Rosso is very food friendly, much like Pinot Noir.
It can be paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially grilled or roasted white meat.
Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Charcuterie.
Pasta. Sicilian Pesto.
Mushroom. Truffle.
Roasted Mushrooms. Mushroom Risotto.
Grilled or Roasted White Meat.
Poultry. Duck. Goose. Rabbit.
Grilled Pork. Ham. Bacon. Veal.
Salmon. Tuna. Swordfish.
Spices:
Basil. Cilantro. Coriander. Mint.
Cheese:
Comté. Brie. Camembert. Jarlsberg. Goat.
Ragusano. Pecorino. Caciocavallo.
Sicilian Specialities:
Caponata (Coocked Veggies).
Pasta con Sarde (Sardines).
Anelletti al Forno (Baked Pasta).
Involtini alla Siciliana (Veal Rolls).
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
Nerello Mascalese is the main grape in the Etna DOC Rosso (1968):
Name | Alcohol | Grapes |
Rose Rosato | 12.5% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Red Rosso | 12.5% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Red Riserva | 13.0% | Min 80% Nerello Mascalese. Max 20% Nerello Cappuccio. |
Lately, Etna Rosso has ben known as "Burgundy of the Mediterranean".
The wine is produced on the belt that covers the slopes of Etna, in Sicily.
The vineyards grow on volcanic soils, giving the characteristic aromas, while the steady stream of smoke provides nutrients for the terroir.
Low rainfall, well-drained soils, Mediterranean climate, high elevation, and cooler nights are ideal conditions.
Etna D.O.C. territory is closely tied to the biggest active volcano in Europe - Etna. Much of it is covered with crops and natural vegetation. Among the cultivated species the grape vine has always played a major role.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean. The capital is Palermo.
It is known for old ruins, sandy beaches, seafood, and the Marsala dessert wine.
Sicily is also well respected for the dry wines of Etna and Vittoria.
Cerasuolo
Etna Rosso
Frappato
Nerello Mascalese
Nero d'Avola
Perricone
Carricante
Cataratto
Etna Bianco
Fiano
Grillo
Inzolia
Malvasia Secco
Sicilia Bianco
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Nero d'Avola Rosato
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